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单词 antic
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antic in British English

(ˈæntɪk)
noun
1.  archaic
an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
adjective
2.  archaic
fantastic; grotesque
Word origin
C16: from Italian antico something ancient, or grotesque (from its application to fantastic carvings foundin ruins of ancient Rome); see antique

antic in American English

(ˈæntɪk)
adjective
1.  Archaic
fantastic and queer; grotesque
: also ˈantick
2. 
odd and funny; ludicrous
noun
3. 
a playful, silly, or ludicrous act, trick, etc.; prank; caper
4.  Archaic
a clown or buffoon
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈanticked or ˈanticking
5. 
to perform antics; caper
Word origin
It antico < L antiquus: see antique

Examples of 'antic' in a sentence
antic

His outrageous antics suggest his big dreams may just come true.
The Sun (2011)
And his wild antics were not just confined to the stage.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His off-field antics are a worry.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was also unimpressed with the off-field antics of some England rugby stars.
The Sun (2011)
And Twickenham chiefs will read the riot act to players to avoid any repeat of their shameful off-field antics.
The Sun (2011)
But his off-field antics have not put City off making him their first big buy of what promises to be a busy summer.
The Sun (2015)
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